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Inner circles | Benin
The dozen minister advisers who will be Talon's eyes and ears

Benin's President Patrice Talon in Cotonou, July 2022. © Ludovic Marin/AFP

A mix of longstanding allies, fresh converts and efficient bureaucrats, these new appointees will be playing a highly political role as Patrice Talon seeks to keep close tabs on his ministers ahead of the next presidential election.

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Central Africa

DRC, Rwanda
Tshisekedi hunts for diplomatic strategy

DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa, 21 December 2018. © Luis Tato/AFP

The Congolese president is struggling to mobilise his dwindling support base, which no longer seems to believe in his ability to regain control after Rwandan-backed rebels captured Goma. He has turned to Angola and is banking on SADC as the last regional bloc capable of putting pressure on Kigali.

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Congo
President Sassou-Nguesso expected to make official visit to France

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and Republic of the Congo's President Denis Sassou-Nguesso at the Élysée Palace, Paris, France, 3 September 2019. © Ludovic Marin/AFP

The Congolese head of state is due to make an official visit to France at the end of February, during which he will hold talks with Emmanuel Macron. During this trip, the so-called "ill-gotten gains" case against several people close to Denis Sassou-Nguesso could loom large once again.

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West Africa

Burkina Faso
Junta increases pressure on ex-president Compaoré's clan

Captain Ibrahim Traoré is increasing his attacks on the close associates of François Compaoré, the younger brother of the former president. This is beginning to affect the economic empire built by his stepmother, Alizéta Ouédraogo.

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West Africa
Tullow Oil may jettison assets to steady the ship

It is shaping up to be a decisive year for the British junior, which is set to sell off various assets to reduce its substantial debts.

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Nigeria
French ex-minister helps Skyfirst in bid to win aircraft maintenance deals

Former French minister for transport, Jean-Baptiste Djebbari, in Paris, May 2022. © Alexis Sciard/IP3 via MaxPPP

Former French transport minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari has been in talks with Ogun State governor Dapo Abiodun for several weeks as part of his bid to help the Franco-Maltese company bag aircraft management contracts at a future airport in Nigeria.

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Eastern Africa and the Horn

Kenya
Ruto woos church leaders to keep religion and politics a winning mix for 2027

Kenya's President William Ruto in Nairobi, 21 November 2024. © Daniel Irungu/MaxPPP

After months under fire from church leaders, the Kenyan president is working to repair relationships - especially with influential Pentecostal leaders - as he seeks to rebuild a faith-based coalition ahead of the next elections.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy

Tanzania
Barrick Gold boosts ties with Tanzania as spat with Mali drags on

Barrick suffered a harsh tax audit under Tanzania's previous government, but now hopes to strengthen its activities in the country. Its return to grace there is a welcome boost for the Canadian giant, which suspended its operations in Mali after the ruling junta seized its gold.

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North Africa

Morocco
Fouad Ali El Himma key to patching up problems between Rabat and Abu Dhabi

The king's adviser Fouad Ali El Himma is taking an active role in improving economic relations with the UAE, at a time when promises of investment in the kingdom are slow to materialise.

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Morocco
Marine Le Pen U-turn leads to France-Morocco Friendship Group choosing surprise head

Sébastien Chenu and Hélène Laporte in Paris, France, 27 January 2025. © Bertrand Guay/AFP

Sébastien Chenu was supposed to be a shoo-in, but in the end it will be his Rassemblement National colleague, Hélène Laporte, who will head the French parliamentary body. Her job will be to maintain the strong relationship that the party advocates with Morocco.

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